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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.44, 1,281.91 and 649.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.44, 1,281.91 and 649.59 is: 895.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.44 : 1,281.91 = 649.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.44/1,281.91 = 649.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.44x = 1,281.91 × 649.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.44x = 832,715.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,715.92/929.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.93

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